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Back Safety in Construction Environments

What is the Back Safety in Construction Environments Course?

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The Back Safety in Construction Environments course is an interactive online training program that discusses situations that can lead to back injuries and what employees can do to avoid them both at work and at home.

More than one million back injuries occur in the workplace every year. They not only cause employees significant back pain, but also result in days missed from work, lost wages, and reduced productivity. But back injuries can be avoided. Areas covered in the course include information on the structure of the back, the sources of back pain and injuries, the importance of good posture, how to lift objects without injuring your back, and developing healthy habits to keep your back pain-free.

The course uses a combination of audio, full-motion video, text, and colorful graphics. It is divided into logical sections so information is easily understood and retained. The course is 100% online, self-paced, and accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

$19.95
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Topics Covered
  • Structure of the back and how it works
  • Back hazards encountered in construction environments
  • Sources of back pain and injuries
  • Importance of good posture
  • How to lift objects without injuring your back
  • Developing healthy habits to keep your back pain-free
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Everything You Need to Know
About This Course

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Course Details at a Glance

Key facts before you enroll.

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Who Should Take This Course?

Find out if this training applies to you.

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Industries That Require This Training

See which sectors depend on this training.

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What's Included

Everything that comes with your enrollment.

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What You Get When You Enroll

Everything included with your Back Safety in Construction Environments training.

  • ✓Instant certificate of completionPrintable PDF, ready immediately after passing
  • ✓Mobile-friendly platformTrain on desktop, tablet, or smartphone
  • ✓Progress saved automaticallyStop and restart without losing your place
  • ✓30-day satisfaction guaranteeFull refund if you're not satisfied

Course Details at a Glance

Everything you need to know before enrolling in the Back Safety in Construction Environments.

Detail
Information
OSHA Standard
OSHA Duty Clause & NIOSH Ergonomic Guidelines
Course Duration
45-60 minutes
Format
100% online, narrated with photos, video, and interactivity
Passing Score
70% on final exam
Certificate
Personalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
Languages
English
Device Compatibility
Desktop, tablet, and smartphone
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Our courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.
Provider
MARCOM (in partnership with eTraining)

Who Should Take the Back Safety in Construction Environments?

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • ✓Construction workers who perform manual lifting and material handling tasks
  • ✓Laborers, carpenters, masons, and other trade workers on construction sites
  • ✓Workers in demolition, renovation, and building development
  • ✓Equipment operators and maintenance workers in construction
  • ✓Safety managers and supervisors overseeing construction operations
  • ✓Employers seeking to reduce workplace back injuries and lost work time
  • ✓Any construction employee who wants to learn safe lifting techniques and back injury prevention

Industries That Require Back Safety in Construction Environments

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • ✓Commercial and residential construction
  • ✓General contracting and subcontracting firms
  • ✓Demolition and renovation contractors
  • ✓Road and bridge construction
  • ✓Industrial construction and heavy civil projects
  • ✓Masonry and concrete contractors
  • ✓Roofing and siding companies
  • ✓Steel erection and structural work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Back Safety in Construction Environments.

   This course is an interactive online training program that discusses situations that can lead to back injuries in construction environments and what employees can do to avoid them both at work and at home.
  This course is designed for construction workers and employees who perform tasks that involve lifting, carrying, or other activities that may put stress on the back.
The course covers the structure of the back and how it works, back hazards encountered in construction environments, the sources of back pain and injuries, the importance of good posture, how to lift objects without injuring your back, and developing healthy habits to keep your back pain-free.
  Yes. The course is 100% online and accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Your progress saves automatically so you can pause and resume on the same device at any time.
  This course is provided by MARCOM, a top-rated safety and compliance training content provider, in partnership with eTraining.
   Upon completing the course, employees should understand the structure of the back and how it works, understand back hazards in a construction environment, and know safe practices to avoid injuring their back.
  The course uses a combination of audio, full-motion video, text, and colorful graphics, divided into logical sections for easy understanding and retention.
  Yes. Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion.
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